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BroadBean seeks a general assignment reporter, WHAM-TV/WUHF-TV

August 24, 2023

Posted by Mariam Ahmed

WHAM-TV/WUHF-TV has an opening for a General Assignment Reporter.

We’re looking for a take-charge General Assignment Reporter to help us continue to grow and empower our audiences! We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive reporter who can think and perform outside the box.

The ideal candidate should be able to develop story ideas and gather information for newscasts, have sound writing skills, a great work ethic, and a can-do attitude. The best person for this job will have excellent live shot skills and thrives on breaking stories.

Responsibilities:

  • Being able to shoot with an HD video camera and edit video using non-linear video editing equipment under deadline pressure
  • Having the ability to conduct effective interviews and gather information
  • Reviewing material for fairness, accuracy, and balance
  • Writing stories under deadline pressure and appear on camera-both live and recorded
  • Having the ability to write stories for the station web sites in addition to posting to station social media sites like Facebook and Twitter
  • Working closely with all members of the news team including Producers, Editors, Anchors, News Directors, etc

Qualifications:

  • The ideal candidate should be able to develop story ideas and gather information for newscasts, have sound writing skills, a great work ethic, and a can-do attitude
  • The best person for this job will have excellent live shot skills and thrives on breaking stories
  • Working knowledge of television news photography and technology
  • Two years’ MINIMUM experience required in TV news reporting
  • The ability to work well with others is a must, along with a positive can-do attitude
  • A valid driver’s license
  • Hours: Must be available to work all shifts including early mornings, overnights, weekends, and holidays
  • College degree with an emphasis in Broadcast Communications or Journalism preferred.

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